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A 30/INF.7 – ICS and CMI Updated Campaign on Maritime Treaty Ratification

Submitted by ICS and CMI, Assembly, 30th Session, Agenda Item 20, November 2017.

ICS Encouraged by EU Faith in UN IMO to Further Reduce Shipping’s Carbon Emissions

Speaking from the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, ICS Director of Policy, Simon Bennett, has commented on the provisional decision by the European Union not to include shipping within the full scope of the regional EU Emissions Trading System (ETS).

ICS & CMI Update Campaign on Maritime Treaty Ratification

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – whose member national shipowner associations represent over 80% of the world merchant fleet, and the Comité Maritime International (CMI) – the international association for maritime lawyers, have released an updated brochure to promote the importance of governments ratifying international maritime conventions, especially those adopted by the UN IMO.

SDC 5/XX – Comments on Document SDC/53

Submitted by CLIA, ICS, INTERFERRY and RINA, Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction, 5th Session, Agenda Item 3, December 2017.

PPR 5/X – Proposal for a prohibition on the carriage of non-compliant fuel oil for combustion purposes with a sulphur content exceeding 0.50%

UN Climate Conference – ICS has Vision for Zero Carbon Shipping Future

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is representing the world’s national shipowners’ associations and over 80 percent of the world merchant fleet at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 23) in Bonn this week.

Shipping Industry ‘Broadly Satisfied’ with IMO Progress on CO2 Strategy – but Much Work Still to be Done

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO represented the global shipping industry throughout this week's intensive discussions at the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO), which continued the development of a comprehensive CO2 reduction strategy for the international shipping sector.

Training Requirements for Personnel on Ships Operating in Polar Waters: Infographic

Infographics related to the new special training requirements for personnel on ships operating in polar waters (STCW regulation v4). The purpose of this information is to assist shipowners and operators with preparations for compliance with the special training requirements for personnel on ships operating in polar waters.

Training Requirements for Personnel on Ships Operating in Polar Waters

Assists shipowners and operators with preparations for compliance with the Polar Code and the associated training and certification requirements in the STCW Convention, 1978, as amended.

ICS ‘Deeply Concerned’ by Canadian Legislation that Will Interfere with International Maritime Trade

The Canadian Parliament is giving consideration to legislation that would have the effect of establishing a moratorium on the shipment of crude oil in the waters of Northern British Columbia (Bill C-48: An Act respecting the regulation of vessels that transport crude oil or persistent oil to or from ports or marine installations located along British Columbia’s north coast).